W18×311 wide-flange beam

W18×311 weighs 311 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)22 3/8"
Flange width (bf)12"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)2 3/4"
k (detailing)3 9/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight311 lb/ft
Area (A)91.6 in²
Ix6970 in⁴
Sx624 in³
Zx754 in³
rx8.72 in
Iy795 in⁴
Sy132 in³
Zy207 in³
ry2.95 in
J176 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need W18×311 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing